Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.47
North Dade Regional Academy Inc
1822 NW 183rd St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
- License:
- C11MD1293
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 10, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 80
- License expiration:
- July 11, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,300 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,300/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $60.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Miami-Dade County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionJune 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for North Dade Regional Academy Inc from March 6, 2023 through June 22, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 18, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of July 11, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from February 27, 2026 through June 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 4
6 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 33056
Compared to 40 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.95
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
February 12, 2025March 25, 2025April 30, 2025May 29, 2025September 25, 2025October 22, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 25, 2025October 22, 2025February 18, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 30, 2024May 29, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 26, 2024September 25, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority to review. The fire inspection is dated 1-9-2026; however, it is not approved by the fire inspector because the provider did not have documentation of testing and maintenance of fire alarm system; therefore, the inspection is pending correction.
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector. Licensing Specialist did not observe a current fire inspection during the inspection
- Correction status
- Due by November 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. The on-site director credential expired 4-23-25.
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility is free from fire hazards. Licensing Specialist observed a stained ceiling tile in the kitchen at the playground exit door. Also, there are loose ceiling tiles in the VPK classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector. Licensing Specialist did not observe a current fire inspection during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. The on-site director credential expired 4-23-25.
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. Two teachers arrived prior to the completion of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. *Staff name is on the Confidential page.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the providers Clearinghouse Employee Roster was observed to not be up to date. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that the employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The online CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- CPR courses must include on-site instructor- based skill assessments by a certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Please see staffs name on supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The online CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- CPR courses must include on-site instructor- based skill assessments by a certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Please see staffs name on supplemental
- Correction status
- Due by April 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The online CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- CPR courses must include on-site, instructor- based skill assessments by a certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. Please see staffs name on supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The child enrichment provider was missing level 2 screening or did not met the screening requirements prior to providing services. s.402.3054(3), F.S. Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, FSS observed that ( 1 ) on-site volunteer did not have an updated and approved screening available for review. FSS accessed the clearinghouse and noted that the individual in question had not been authorized prior to providing services . TA was provided informing the director that the volunteer would not be allowed to resume services until an approved screening is available for review s.402.3054(3), F.S.
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-08
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Per CCF, Handbook Section 3.1General health and Safety Requirement Counselor notice the picnic table had damages done to it, as in holes in the table and sharp ends. All childcare facilities must, in, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily Inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Pre CCF, Handbook, section 3.5 Outdoor play area Counselor notice white sandbags along the face and the fence did not reach 4ft requirement. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build- up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-05
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Per, CCF Handbook, section 3.5, Outdoor play area Counselor notice the fence gap was wider then 3inchs. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build- up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are r ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Report comments
- During the time of this inspection, there were blankets, toys, and bottles in the crib with the infants. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that all personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not returned to custodial parent or legal guardian daily. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of this inspection the provider was observed to not have returned bottles and/or sippy cups to the custodial parent or legal guardian on a daily basis that the children brought to the school from home. Technical assistance was provided advising the provider that bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [The playground didn't have 6ft of resiliene of the perimeter.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/ safe zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Diaper changing pad was torn.
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you explain the current process for ensuring that all staff and volunteers are correctly listed in the state's background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintaining an updated employee roster in the state's clearinghouse has been an area of focus in recent inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that appropriate staff-to-child ratios are maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions or busy periods?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an instance where the number of children present exceeded the required staffing ratio.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the annual fire safety inspection process to ensure all necessary documentation is completed and approved on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the facility has had repeated difficulty maintaining a current and approved annual fire safety inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your center's approach to ensuring that all staff members have their required training and certifications, such as CPR, up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that staff training requirements, including CPR and director credentials, have been a recurring topic in recent reports.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often does your team perform maintenance checks on the facility to ensure that all indoor and outdoor areas remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted multiple instances where areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair.
Related violations